Dell 540 - USB Photo Printer 540 User manual

SETUP GUIDE

Model DCMA
SETUP GUIDE

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June 2009 P/N W447F Rev. A01

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Setting Up Your Studio 540 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5
Connect the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connect the Keyboard and Mouse. . . . . . . . . 8
Connect the Network Cable (Optional) . . . . . 9
Connect the Power Cables for Your
Display and Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Press the Power Buttons on Your
Computer and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Windows Vista Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . 11
Using Your Studio 540 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Front View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Back View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Back Panel Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 26
Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
System Recovery Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 36
Contents

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Contents
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Technical Support and Customer
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
DellConnect™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Returning Items for Repair Under
Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Finding More Information and
Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

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Setting Up Your Studio 540
This section provides information about setting
up your Studio 540 and connecting peripherals.
Before Setting Up Your Computer
When positioning your computer, ensure that
you allow easy access to a power source,
adequate ventilation, and a level surface to
place your computer.
Restricting airflow around your Studio 540 may
cause it to overheat. To prevent overheating
ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches)
at the back of the computer and a minimum of
5.1 cm (2 inches) on all other sides. You should
never place your computer in an enclosed
space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it is
powered on.

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Setting Up Your Studio 540
Connect the Display
Your computer uses one of two
different connectors for connecting
the display. The HDMI connector is a
high‑performance digital connector
that carries both video and audio
signals for displays such as TVs and
monitors with integrated speakers.
The VGA connector carries only video
signals for displays such as monitors
and projectors.
NOTE: A DVI connector may be available on
your computer if you purchased an optional
discreet graphics card.
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Connect the Video Cable to the Display
Check your TV or monitor to see which type of
connectors are available. Refer to the following
table when identifying the connectors on your
display to select the connection type you
will use.
HDMI
VGA
DVI
You can connect to the display using the
following connectors available on your
computer: the VGA connector, the HDMI
connector, or the DVI connector (optional).
Connect Using the VGA Connector
Connect the display using a VGA cable (which
usually has blue connectors at both ends).
If your computer has a DVI connector, use the
VGA cable (with blue connectors at both ends)
with a DVI‑to‑VGA adapter (white connector).
NOTE: You can purchase a DVI‑to‑VGA
adapter from the Dell website at dell.com.

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Connect Using the HDMI Connector
Connect the display using an HDMI cable.
Connect Using the DVI Connector (Optional)
Connect the display using a DVI cable.
NOTE: You can purchase additional HDMI
and DVI cables from the Dell website at
dell.com.
Connect the Keyboard and Mouse
Use the USB connectors on the back panel of
the computer to attach a USB keyboard and
mouse.